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Blue Star Families and Washington Nationals Announce Partnership to Support Military Families
Blue Star Families (BSF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting military families and strengthening communities across the United States, is proud to announce that it has partnered with the Washington Nationals on military-focused programming. Through their Nats on Base initiative, the Nationals aim to provide year-round experiences that contribute to the quality of life for…
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Retirees May See Largest Increase in 40 Years in the U.S.
American Social Security beneficiaries should expect an important update from the federal government this week, specifically starting Thursday, October 13.
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Russia Launches Largest Attack on Ukraine Since War Began
Russian President Vladimir V. Putin ordered a series of long-range missile strikes against cities in Ukraine on Monday, October 10, hitting the heart of Kyiv, the capital, and other areas far from the front lines in the largest air assault on civilians and infrastructure since the early days of Moscow’s invasion of the neighboring country.…
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NY Mayor Declares State of Emergency Due to Immigrant Influx
On Friday, October 7, New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency to help respond to the migration crisis, which he said will cost the city $1 billion this fiscal year. “We now have a situation where more people are arriving in New York City than we can immediately accommodate, including families…
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Amazon Concert: Brazilian Classical Music in the USA
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The São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra – OSESP will perform four shows in the United States between October 10 and 15, marking its first international tour since the beginning of the pandemic. The tour will feature four performances in three different locations: on October 10, at Helzberg Hall (Kansas City, Missouri); on October 12, at…
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Brazilian Man Ordered to Pay Nearly $1 Million in Unpaid Overtime
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Brazilian Pedro Coelho, owner of three bakeries in Danbury, CT, and Mount Vernon, NY, has been ordered to pay nearly $1 million in back wages and damages to 74 employees for employing them for more than 40 hours a week and failing to pay them 1.5 times their salary as mandated by the Fair Labor…
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How about working just 4 days and getting paid for 5?
More than 70 companies in Great Britain are undergoing a six-month experiment in which their employees work only four days a week but maintain the salary of five days worked.
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Ian: Florida’s West Coast Islands Are Uninhabitable
After Hurricane Ian destroyed communities in Florida, rescue teams continue going door to door in search of survivors. As of Monday, October 3, at least 101 people have died from the hurricane in the state – 54 of them in Lee County alone. On Sanibel Island, now isolated after Ian destroyed part of the bridge…
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U.S. Has First Black Woman Justice on Supreme Court
On Monday, October 3, the U.S. Supreme Court began a new fiscal year with an unprecedented composition. Ketanji Brown Jackson, 51, who was sworn in as a Justice last June, becomes the first Black woman to serve as a Justice in the 232-year history of the Court. Jackson, who was a judge on the U.S.…
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How to Turn a Healthy Lifestyle into a Business Model
Finding the right balance between a healthy life and lifestyle is a significant challenge. Many people ignore health issues until they become severe. According to the SMA (International Stress Management Association), only 23% of the adult population in the U.S. engages in sufficient exercise, over 40% suffer from chronic diseases, and only 12.2% are metabolically…